
The Defender
Feb 01, 1997 · 1h 35m
Director
Kazuya KonakaOverview
Computer engineer Takashi notices that a microchip is protruding from his head. He contacts a notorious hacker for help. Meanwhile, Takashi's world is turning upside down. He's robbed at knifepoint & then chased through the crowded Tokyo streets by a giant. Or maybe not. Perhaps the microchip is only making him think these things are happening. Soon he realizes there's a connection between all the bizarre traumas and a girl named Masami. Seemingly, all his troubles started when she visited his repair shop and asked him to fix her CD-ROM unit. Eventually Takashi finds himself psychically linked to the girl. As it turns out, they are secret government-made humanoids, programmed to live undetected within society an then - when the need should arise - they are activated as professional fighters; The action of the movie itself plays like the Defender arcade game.
Cast of The Defender
Crew of The Defender
About The Defender
What is The Defender about?
Computer engineer Takashi notices that a microchip is protruding from his head. He contacts a notorious hacker for help. Meanwhile, Takashi's world is turning upside down. He's robbed at knifepoint & then chased through the crowded Tokyo streets by a giant. Or maybe not. Perhaps the microchip is only making him think these things are happening. Soon he realizes there's a connection between all…
When was The Defender released?
The Defender was released on February 1, 1997.
How long is The Defender?
The Defender runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who directed The Defender?
The Defender was directed by Kazuya Konaka.
Who is in the cast of The Defender?
The cast of The Defender includes Toshiro Yanagiba (Takashi Ito), Miho Kanno (Masami / Yoshimi), Kenji Takano (Dick Head), Tomorowo Taguchi (Edge) and Masaomi Hiraga (Snake Eye).







